Thank you.

<r> Still a newbie... <E>:)</E><br/>
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OK. Here's the situation. On my fourth attempt, I'm many years into a game with a small-ish map, and doing well. I own about 70% of the Galaxy. Tech level is high. Pirates wiped out. (Including legendary ones who appeared twice.) Some smaller Empires ...

Thanks again.

OK, thanks very much!

<t> From the manual and from what I have been able to read elsewhere, I understand that these are essentially planetary repair facilities.<br/>
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However, I note that their construction can be automated. What would be the purpose in that unless...<br/>
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My question is this: are they ...

<t> I understand that the tech tree for warp drives is given by event, and this is dependent on exploring some ruins?<br/>
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In a custom made map (with specified locations) would I just add some ruins to a moon or something? Is there any way to make sure that the ruins allow this technology ...

Thank you all.

Playing as the humans, I get assigned to all manner of systems.

I'm sure I'm making a mistake during the game setup.

What should I do to ensure I end up on Sol?